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Welcome to the 14 th Annual Joint American Homeopathic Conference Opening Session Homeopathy 101: Fright, Shock & Head Injury Strategies That Can Heal the Brain With Karen Allen CCH Welcome to the 14 th Annual Joint American Homeopathic Conference Opening Session Homeopathy 101: Fright, Shock & Head Injury Strategies That Can Heal the Brain With Karen Allen CCH

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Page 1: Welcome to the 14 Annual Joint American …...Welcome to the 14th Annual Joint American Homeopathic Conference Opening Session Homeopathy 101: Fright, Shock & Head Injury Strategies

Welcome to the 14th AnnualJoint American Homeopathic Conference

Opening Session

Homeopathy 101: Fright, Shock & Head InjuryStrategies That Can Heal the Brain

With Karen Allen CCH

Welcome to the 14th AnnualJoint American Homeopathic Conference

Opening Session

Homeopathy 101: Fright, Shock & Head InjuryStrategies That Can Heal the Brain

With Karen Allen CCH

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Your Tour Guide

Karen Allen, CCHIn Practice since 1994

Clinician, Author, Speaker Enthusiastic Homeopath!

How did I get interested in homeopathy and why do I think this is worth your time ???

Your Tour Guide

Karen Allen, CCHIn Practice since 1994

Clinician, Author, Speaker Enthusiastic Homeopath!

How did I get interested in homeopathy and why do I think this is worth your time ???

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10 Easy Steps

Ø Health and SicknessØ A SymptomØ A Pattern of IllnessØ HahnemannØ A Remedy

• Arnica – Head Injury

• Aconite - Fright

• Cocculus - Shock

• Resources

• Q&A

10 Easy Steps

Ø Health and SicknessØ A SymptomØ A Pattern of IllnessØ HahnemannØ A Remedy

• Arnica – Head Injury

• Aconite - Fright

• Cocculus - Shock

• Resources

• Q&A

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Step 1

What is Health?What is Sickness?

Step 1

What is Health?What is Sickness?

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What is Health?

l How do we know when we are well?

l Can health be defined in terms other than disease?

l Is health more than the absence of disease?

What is Health?

l How do we know when we are well?

l Can health be defined in terms other than disease?

l Is health more than the absence of disease?

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Consider Health as a Continuuml Health is a dynamic balance

that sustains wellness and freedom to live our lives

l Health is MORE than the absence of sickness

l Each person moves along a continuum between health and illness

l What causes a person to move in either direction?

Consider Health as a Continuuml Health is a dynamic balance

that sustains wellness and freedom to live our lives

l Health is MORE than the absence of sickness

l Each person moves along a continuum between health and illness

l What causes a person to move in either direction?

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Why do some people get sick and some people stay well under the same circumstances?

We need to look at concepts ofAdaptation and Susceptibility

Why do some people get sick and some people stay well under the same circumstances?

We need to look at concepts ofAdaptation and Susceptibility

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Health Requires Adaptation

l Every living being interacts with its surrounding environment. Examples?

l What happens when the organism can not react or respond adequately to a stimulus from the environment?

Health Requires Adaptation

l Every living being interacts with its surrounding environment. Examples?

l What happens when the organism can not react or respond adequately to a stimulus from the environment?

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l Susceptibility is a weakness which prevents your body or psyche from adapting to environmental impacts

l Some things are susceptibilities for everyone, others for only some...

l Only that to which we are susceptible can cause illness... what are your susceptibilities?

l Susceptibility is a weakness which prevents your body or psyche from adapting to environmental impacts

l Some things are susceptibilities for everyone, others for only some...

l Only that to which we are susceptible can cause illness... what are your susceptibilities?

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So Health is Dynamic....

l Consider that health / illness is not about a bacteria or virus...

l Health / illness is about the organism's susceptibility and its ability to adapt to all of the environmental impacts encountered

l This is the basis of a holistic view of health and medicine – it is all connected!!

So Health is Dynamic....

l Consider that health / illness is not about a bacteria or virus...

l Health / illness is about the organism's susceptibility and its ability to adapt to all of the environmental impacts encountered

l This is the basis of a holistic view of health and medicine – it is all connected!!

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Step 2

What is a Symptom?What flavors of symptoms are we

likely to see?

Step 2

What is a Symptom?What flavors of symptoms are we

likely to see?

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So what is a symptom?

l Any change from 'normal' for that person which indicates a disturbance of health

l Symptom can be related to sensation (feeling) or function (bodily process)

l Symptom can be related to organic tissue change (physical changes)

l Symptoms are the language of disease

So what is a symptom?

l Any change from 'normal' for that person which indicates a disturbance of health

l Symptom can be related to sensation (feeling) or function (bodily process)

l Symptom can be related to organic tissue change (physical changes)

l Symptoms are the language of disease

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Symptoms have details....

l It is very important to understand the full nature of each symptom of illness.

l Etiology, onset and concomitants: what brought on the symptom? did it appear / progress quickly or slowly?did anything else come on at the same time as the symptom?

l Location, sensation and affinity: where exactly and what does it feel like? What tissue is affected?

l Timing and Modalities: when does it happen and what makes it better or worse?

l Mental state: any changes in disposition or function

Symptoms have details....

l It is very important to understand the full nature of each symptom of illness.

l Etiology, onset and concomitants: what brought on the symptom? did it appear / progress quickly or slowly?did anything else come on at the same time as the symptom?

l Location, sensation and affinity: where exactly and what does it feel like? What tissue is affected?

l Timing and Modalities: when does it happen and what makes it better or worse?

l Mental state: any changes in disposition or function

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Details, details, details

...more than you ever told your doctor

...more than you ever thought could be significant

...more than you ever wanted to consider

about bodily functions (ewwwwwww?)

Details, details, details

...more than you ever told your doctor

...more than you ever thought could be significant

...more than you ever wanted to consider

about bodily functions (ewwwwwww?)

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A Note about Pain

...what does it

mean when

some one says

“it hurts” ?

In homeopathy, we need to dive in

to clarify nature of pain

A Note about Pain

...what does it

mean when

some one says

“it hurts” ?

In homeopathy, we need to dive in

to clarify nature of pain

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'I have shoulder pain' is a category!

This is a fully elicited symptom:'I have shoulder pain that started when I fell down the stairs last week. It hurts in the front of my left shoulder, deep inside the joint. The pain feels like fire burning in there. If I stay still it does not hurt at all, but if I raise my arm the pain starts immediately, and lasts for at least half an hour. If I put ice on it, the pain will stop quickly.'

'I have shoulder pain' is a category!

This is a fully elicited symptom:'I have shoulder pain that started when I fell down the stairs last week. It hurts in the front of my left shoulder, deep inside the joint. The pain feels like fire burning in there. If I stay still it does not hurt at all, but if I raise my arm the pain starts immediately, and lasts for at least half an hour. If I put ice on it, the pain will stop quickly.'

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'I have a sore throat' is a category!

What questions could you ask to fully detail this symptom? How do we learn the language of disease?

What about 'My stomach hurts' ?

'I have a sore throat' is a category!

What questions could you ask to fully detail this symptom? How do we learn the language of disease?

What about 'My stomach hurts' ?

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Useful Questions

What does it feel like? (Pain has flavors)

Where do you feel it? (Can you point to it??)

What makes it better or worse?

What was happening when it began?

Did anything else change at that time?

How long has this been happening?

HAVE YOU HAD THIS BEFORE? (Not acute??)

Useful Questions

What does it feel like? (Pain has flavors)

Where do you feel it? (Can you point to it??)

What makes it better or worse?

What was happening when it began?

Did anything else change at that time?

How long has this been happening?

HAVE YOU HAD THIS BEFORE? (Not acute??)

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Let's Practice eliciting symptoms

Team up with your class neighbors into groups of 3:

(A) Case Taker – Ask questions(B) Sick/Injured person – (Recall this)(C) Observe - Offer Feedback (After) Take 3-4 minutes then rotate roles.

Let's Practice eliciting symptoms

Team up with your class neighbors into groups of 3:

(A) Case Taker – Ask questions(B) Sick/Injured person – (Recall this)(C) Observe - Offer Feedback (After) Take 3-4 minutes then rotate roles.

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Step 3

What is a Pattern?Does illness come in patterns?

Step 3

What is a Pattern?Does illness come in patterns?

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What is a Pattern?

Ø 3, 6, 9, 12, ___

Ø ABC, CBA, DEF, FED, GHI, ______

Ø 0XX0, 0X0X0, 0X00X0, ______

Ø red, blue, green, blue, yellow, blue,

pink, _______

What is a Pattern?

Ø 3, 6, 9, 12, ___

Ø ABC, CBA, DEF, FED, GHI, ______

Ø 0XX0, 0X0X0, 0X00X0, ______

Ø red, blue, green, blue, yellow, blue,

pink, _______

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Complete this Pattern?Complete this Pattern?

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Complete this Pattern?Complete this Pattern?

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Complete this Pattern?Complete this Pattern?

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Complexity Matters

l These example patterns have some collection of elements that define them. The elements can be fixed points or predictable variations (repetition, alternation, periodicity, sequence).

l The relationships between elements such as proportion, interaction or causality can also define the pattern.

l As the complexity of the pattern increases, the challenge of matching it increases. (Eeeeek – pattern matching!!!)

Complexity Matters

l These example patterns have some collection of elements that define them. The elements can be fixed points or predictable variations (repetition, alternation, periodicity, sequence).

l The relationships between elements such as proportion, interaction or causality can also define the pattern.

l As the complexity of the pattern increases, the challenge of matching it increases. (Eeeeek – pattern matching!!!)

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We Are Using The Terms:

l Pattern: a form, template or model, or an abstract set of rules that define an entity. A pattern allows the entity to be built, recreated or perceived. The built or perceived entity 'exhibits' the pattern. It can be named.

l Recognition: Detection of underlying pattern through checking for the defining elements of the known pattern. More complex than pattern matching because the patterns are less well defined; test case data ambiguous.

We Are Using The Terms:

l Pattern: a form, template or model, or an abstract set of rules that define an entity. A pattern allows the entity to be built, recreated or perceived. The built or perceived entity 'exhibits' the pattern. It can be named.

l Recognition: Detection of underlying pattern through checking for the defining elements of the known pattern. More complex than pattern matching because the patterns are less well defined; test case data ambiguous.

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Symptoms of a person's illness are a pattern

l The total pattern of all the ways that the health of the individual has changed since the onset of sickness IS THE DISEASE PATTERN

l We interview the person to identify all of the relevant symptoms. Some symptoms may not be relevant for us to consider; why might this be?

– Some are common for the complaint

– Some may not be related to here / now / this

Symptoms of a person's illness are a pattern

l The total pattern of all the ways that the health of the individual has changed since the onset of sickness IS THE DISEASE PATTERN

l We interview the person to identify all of the relevant symptoms. Some symptoms may not be relevant for us to consider; why might this be?

– Some are common for the complaint

– Some may not be related to here / now / this

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Recognizing Partial Patterns

l Threshold: A minimum point, beyond which a condition is met. Used in electoral policy, laser technology, sensory perception

l Recognition threshold: How much of the pattern must be present to be recognizable?

– How much of an elephant do we need to see in order to recognize that it is an elephant?

– What else shares features of an elephant? – (Fable of the elephant and the blind men)

l Guideline of the Three Legged Stool – 3 reliable indicators

Recognizing Partial Patterns

l Threshold: A minimum point, beyond which a condition is met. Used in electoral policy, laser technology, sensory perception

l Recognition threshold: How much of the pattern must be present to be recognizable?

– How much of an elephant do we need to see in order to recognize that it is an elephant?

– What else shares features of an elephant? – (Fable of the elephant and the blind men)

l Guideline of the Three Legged Stool – 3 reliable indicators

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Patterns are Formal or Informal

Formal Patterns are like a Chess game: rule orienteduComplex with known variationuFixed rules apply and are non-intersecting (no royal pawn / gay king since each piece is itself, never another piece)uComplete pattern always presentuThis requires pattern matching

Informal Patterns are like illnesses: referential uComplex unpredictable variationuNo specific rules, no fixed pointsuPartial patterns always presentuTest case always contains multiple pattern fragments within ituThis requires pattern recognition

Patterns are Formal or Informal

Formal Patterns are like a Chess game: rule orienteduComplex with known variationuFixed rules apply and are non-intersecting (no royal pawn / gay king since each piece is itself, never another piece)uComplete pattern always presentuThis requires pattern matching

Informal Patterns are like illnesses: referential uComplex unpredictable variationuNo specific rules, no fixed pointsuPartial patterns always presentuTest case always contains multiple pattern fragments within ituThis requires pattern recognition

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Pattern Variation

How do we accommodate pattern variation in illness?l Each case will be a little different in presentation; we should expect this.

l Not every feature will be present each time; It's not Chessl In variable patterns it is crucial to stick with facts and avoid assumptions

Pattern Variation

How do we accommodate pattern variation in illness?l Each case will be a little different in presentation; we should expect this.

l Not every feature will be present each time; It's not Chessl In variable patterns it is crucial to stick with facts and avoid assumptions

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Whew!

So we've got:

Susceptibility

Symptoms

Pattern Recognition!

Are we ready to go on?

Whew!

So we've got:

Susceptibility

Symptoms

Pattern Recognition!

Are we ready to go on?

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Step 4

Hahnemannand his discoveries...

Step 4

Hahnemannand his discoveries...

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Samuel Hahnemann

l Physician in Germany in early 1800sl Therapeutics at that time very limited (eeek!) l Experimentation with Cinchonal Pondering: “Similia principle”l Concept of Vitalism and the Vital Force (Vis)l Provings and application

Samuel Hahnemann

l Physician in Germany in early 1800sl Therapeutics at that time very limited (eeek!) l Experimentation with Cinchonal Pondering: “Similia principle”l Concept of Vitalism and the Vital Force (Vis)l Provings and application

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This is Sam....

This is Sam....

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Natural SubstancesBecome Medicaments

Each unique substance creates a specific pattern of symptoms.... just like an illness creates a specific pattern of symptoms.

We compare the pattern of the illness to the pattern of the remedy to select a therapeutic match.

Natural SubstancesBecome Medicaments

Each unique substance creates a specific pattern of symptoms.... just like an illness creates a specific pattern of symptoms.

We compare the pattern of the illness to the pattern of the remedy to select a therapeutic match.

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“Let likes be cured by likes” Pattern recognition of symptoms Proving: give microdose to healthy individuals

then document result The same symptoms created are those that can

be cured Homeo (similar) + pathos (suffering)

“Let likes be cured by likes” Pattern recognition of symptoms Proving: give microdose to healthy individuals

then document result The same symptoms created are those that can

be cured Homeo (similar) + pathos (suffering)

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Proverbial Examples: Provings

nRenal Failure and a BumblebeenStinging, Swelling, Fluid retentionnSudden OnsetnAmeliorate: Cold nAggravate: Pressure and Heat

nHayfever and a Red OnionnBurning LachrymationnNasal Irritation

Proverbial Examples: Provings

nRenal Failure and a BumblebeenStinging, Swelling, Fluid retentionnSudden OnsetnAmeliorate: Cold nAggravate: Pressure and Heat

nHayfever and a Red OnionnBurning LachrymationnNasal Irritation

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Homeopathy was born!

l Now the fastest growing system of medicine in the world

l Safe, non-toxic, environmentally non-polluting

l Multi-disciplinary profession

l Great for families to use for self care in simple conditions

l Holistic view of health: it all starts with Vital Force

Homeopathy was born!

l Now the fastest growing system of medicine in the world

l Safe, non-toxic, environmentally non-polluting

l Multi-disciplinary profession

l Great for families to use for self care in simple conditions

l Holistic view of health: it all starts with Vital Force

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Step 5

What is a homeopathic remedy?How are they made and used?

Where can I get them?

Step 5

What is a homeopathic remedy?How are they made and used?

Where can I get them?

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Homeopathics

l A plant, animal or mineral substance that is specially prepared in a minimum dose

l Latin names are always used; what is the advantage to doing this?

l A remedy can be pellets, tablets, liquid dropsl So far there are over 3000 remedies that

have been proven / are in usel Single substance vs. combination

Homeopathics

l A plant, animal or mineral substance that is specially prepared in a minimum dose

l Latin names are always used; what is the advantage to doing this?

l A remedy can be pellets, tablets, liquid dropsl So far there are over 3000 remedies that

have been proven / are in usel Single substance vs. combination

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Potentizationl Creation of microdoses through repeated dilution

and succussionl Toxic substances can be used therapeutically

without toxic effect on the bodyl What about Avogadro's number?l It doesn't have to be potentized to be

homeopathicl Common remedy potencies for self care: 6x, 30c

Potentizationl Creation of microdoses through repeated dilution

and succussionl Toxic substances can be used therapeutically

without toxic effect on the bodyl What about Avogadro's number?l It doesn't have to be potentized to be

homeopathicl Common remedy potencies for self care: 6x, 30c

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Action of a Remedy

Ø Microdoses - no toxic potentialØ No biochemical processØ No biochemical drug interactionØ Concept of Entrainment Ø Remember about SusceptibilityØ Successful outcome:

– Increased adaptation– decreased susceptibility

ØDOES THIS MEAN NOTHING BAD CAN EVER HAPPEN?

Action of a Remedy

Ø Microdoses - no toxic potentialØ No biochemical processØ No biochemical drug interactionØ Concept of Entrainment Ø Remember about SusceptibilityØ Successful outcome:

– Increased adaptation– decreased susceptibility

ØDOES THIS MEAN NOTHING BAD CAN EVER HAPPEN?

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Homeopathic Pharmaciesl Check in the vendor hall with homeopathic

pharmacies – consider investing in a remedy kit to have common remedies on hand. A kit with 30c potency is a great place to start for home acute care

l Purchase remedies from local health food store or order them by mail

l Store them safely, away from high heat, strong odors and direct sunlight

Homeopathic Pharmaciesl Check in the vendor hall with homeopathic

pharmacies – consider investing in a remedy kit to have common remedies on hand. A kit with 30c potency is a great place to start for home acute care

l Purchase remedies from local health food store or order them by mail

l Store them safely, away from high heat, strong odors and direct sunlight

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You can do this...

l Taking homeopathic remedies:– Give a remedy as a few pellets under the tongue or dissolved in

water to drink (shot glass / mason jar...)

– Watch for response in change of symptoms• Change in energy (happy, sleepy, hungry, normalizing)• Change in nature of pain or appearance of symptoms• New symptoms, return of old symptoms

– Wait when symptoms are relieved, repeating when necessary to maintain improvement: concept of the minimum dose is very important

– If the symptom pattern changes, you may need to change the remedy as the illness progresses

You can do this...

l Taking homeopathic remedies:– Give a remedy as a few pellets under the tongue or dissolved in

water to drink (shot glass / mason jar...)

– Watch for response in change of symptoms• Change in energy (happy, sleepy, hungry, normalizing)• Change in nature of pain or appearance of symptoms• New symptoms, return of old symptoms

– Wait when symptoms are relieved, repeating when necessary to maintain improvement: concept of the minimum dose is very important

– If the symptom pattern changes, you may need to change the remedy as the illness progresses

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Ready to Tackle Brain Topics?

l NCH Conference Focus for 2019 This year’s conference theme is

“Homeopathy & Brain Health: Improving Outcomes Across the Lifespan” Let's look at the nature and function of the brain

How can homeopathy help us with symptoms that include the brain and central nervous system?

Ready to Tackle Brain Topics?

l NCH Conference Focus for 2019 This year’s conference theme is

“Homeopathy & Brain Health: Improving Outcomes Across the Lifespan” Let's look at the nature and function of the brain

How can homeopathy help us with symptoms that include the brain and central nervous system?

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Head / Brain / Limbic SystemHead / Brain / Limbic System

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Step 6

Using Arnica - Head Injury

Step 6

Using Arnica - Head Injury

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Arnica montanal Made from Mountain daisy

– Literature from ancient Rome – using these flowers to rub on feet after a long day's march

– Research shows that it speeds granulation of tissue– Pattern recognition:

• Trauma to soft tissue (muscles / brain / psyche)• Sensation = sore, ache, bruised feeling• Shock reaction = Denial / “I'm okay”

– Dosing: Start with 30c 2-3 doses daily

Arnica montanal Made from Mountain daisy

– Literature from ancient Rome – using these flowers to rub on feet after a long day's march

– Research shows that it speeds granulation of tissue– Pattern recognition:

• Trauma to soft tissue (muscles / brain / psyche)• Sensation = sore, ache, bruised feeling• Shock reaction = Denial / “I'm okay”

– Dosing: Start with 30c 2-3 doses daily

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Gravity and Momentum….l How can we help with head injury?l Three Scenarios: Car accident, Soccer, Closet

– Stunned / Pain / Concussion / Mental fog– BE SAFE – Get professional assessment if

• Loss of consciousness• Loss of balance / clumsiness• Excessive sleepiness• Slurred speech• Vision is disturbed / Eye pupils abnormal• Nausea and vomiting

– Homeopathy has strong options to help –

Gravity and Momentum….l How can we help with head injury?l Three Scenarios: Car accident, Soccer, Closet

– Stunned / Pain / Concussion / Mental fog– BE SAFE – Get professional assessment if

• Loss of consciousness• Loss of balance / clumsiness• Excessive sleepiness• Slurred speech• Vision is disturbed / Eye pupils abnormal• Nausea and vomiting

– Homeopathy has strong options to help –

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Step 7

Using Aconite - Fright

Step 7

Using Aconite - Fright

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Aconitum napellusl Made from Wolf's Bane

– In ancient history, used to tip arrows when hunting wolves in order to kill them more quickly

– Pattern recognition:• Fright, fear, shock, trauma• Etiology = exposure to cold chill, cold wind• Sudden onset, high velocity• Sensation = numb, tingling, intense sensation• Aggravation time - midnight

– Dosing: Start with 30c doses every 5 minutes for 15 minutes, and then every 15 minutes for an hour

Aconitum napellusl Made from Wolf's Bane

– In ancient history, used to tip arrows when hunting wolves in order to kill them more quickly

– Pattern recognition:• Fright, fear, shock, trauma• Etiology = exposure to cold chill, cold wind• Sudden onset, high velocity• Sensation = numb, tingling, intense sensation• Aggravation time - midnight

– Dosing: Start with 30c doses every 5 minutes for 15 minutes, and then every 15 minutes for an hour

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A Windy Hike….Followed by Fright

l 6 y.o. boy, first cub scout mountain hike (snow, wind)l Seemed fine arriving home, ok at dinner, ok at bedtimel Storm with lightning and thunder at 11:45pm

– thunderstrike to tree by house, big BOOM– Awakens screaming– Afraid he will die, cannot be comforted, restless

l Aconite 30c in water to sip.– Asleep in 15 minutes, slept through the night!–

A Windy Hike….Followed by Fright

l 6 y.o. boy, first cub scout mountain hike (snow, wind)l Seemed fine arriving home, ok at dinner, ok at bedtimel Storm with lightning and thunder at 11:45pm

– thunderstrike to tree by house, big BOOM– Awakens screaming– Afraid he will die, cannot be comforted, restless

l Aconite 30c in water to sip.– Asleep in 15 minutes, slept through the night!–

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Step 8

Using Cocculus - Shock

Step 8

Using Cocculus - Shock

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Cocculus indicusl Made from Indian cockle tree (Levant berry, Fishberry)

– Dried berries contain picrotoxin – powerful nervous system modifier

– Used for centuries in powder to stun fish so they are easy to catch – Used to enhance beer's intoxicating effects– Pattern recognition:

• Ailments from shock, fright, loss of sleep (“night watching”)– Stunned, slow to answer, disorientation

• Vertigo and dizziness with nausea and vomiting – Car sickness, motion sickness, sea sickness

• Affinity to the central nervous system and the GI tract• Emotions include “extreme sadness”

– Dosing: Start with 30c 3 doses over 24 hours

Cocculus indicusl Made from Indian cockle tree (Levant berry, Fishberry)

– Dried berries contain picrotoxin – powerful nervous system modifier

– Used for centuries in powder to stun fish so they are easy to catch – Used to enhance beer's intoxicating effects– Pattern recognition:

• Ailments from shock, fright, loss of sleep (“night watching”)– Stunned, slow to answer, disorientation

• Vertigo and dizziness with nausea and vomiting – Car sickness, motion sickness, sea sickness

• Affinity to the central nervous system and the GI tract• Emotions include “extreme sadness”

– Dosing: Start with 30c 3 doses over 24 hours

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A Shock and Sequelae….

l 23 yo college graduate, caring for dying relativel She travels to job interview, gone 36 hoursl Relative dies while she is gone / family does not tell herl She comes home to learn of the death / stunned / faintsl Now for 2 weeks, dizzy, hard to stand, barely gets to toilet

– As if the room is spinning– Queasy, can't eat. Not vomiting, sipping fluids– Very hard to have conversation, says she feels stunned

l Cocculus 30c in water morning and evening 3 days.–

A Shock and Sequelae….

l 23 yo college graduate, caring for dying relativel She travels to job interview, gone 36 hoursl Relative dies while she is gone / family does not tell herl She comes home to learn of the death / stunned / faintsl Now for 2 weeks, dizzy, hard to stand, barely gets to toilet

– As if the room is spinning– Queasy, can't eat. Not vomiting, sipping fluids– Very hard to have conversation, says she feels stunned

l Cocculus 30c in water morning and evening 3 days.–

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Step 9

Resources...Getting remedies, books,

learning more...

Step 9

Resources...Getting remedies, books,

learning more...

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Where can I...l National Center for Homeopathy

– Website resources– Study Groups– Homeopathy Today magazine

l There is a Resource Directory at– www.trinityhealthhub.com

• Booksellers• Pharmacies• Training• State and National Organizations

Where can I...l National Center for Homeopathy

– Website resources– Study Groups– Homeopathy Today magazine

l There is a Resource Directory at– www.trinityhealthhub.com

• Booksellers• Pharmacies• Training• State and National Organizations

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Where Can I Find a...

l Get a Homeo-BuddyFind others who you can discuss withConsider joining or starting a study group

l Directory of nationally certified practitioners– Prerequisite: 1000 hours of training in homeopathy

– All professional backgrounds

– www.homeopathicdirectory.com

Where Can I Find a...

l Get a Homeo-BuddyFind others who you can discuss withConsider joining or starting a study group

l Directory of nationally certified practitioners– Prerequisite: 1000 hours of training in homeopathy

– All professional backgrounds

– www.homeopathicdirectory.com

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Step 10

Q & A

Step 10

Q & A

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Your Turn - Questionsl About our presentation today?

Concepts of homeopathy?How to apply it?Cases with Head injury / Fright / Shock?

– Do you have what you need to take one next step?• Thanks to Washington Homeopathic Products (Arnica)• Pick one (friendly) book and one remedy kit• Try it / Study it / Talk it over with a friend

Your Turn - Questionsl About our presentation today?

Concepts of homeopathy?How to apply it?Cases with Head injury / Fright / Shock?

– Do you have what you need to take one next step?• Thanks to Washington Homeopathic Products (Arnica)• Pick one (friendly) book and one remedy kit• Try it / Study it / Talk it over with a friend

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Thank You For Your Interest

l Homeopathy came to me at a time when I needed it– We have a way to make sense of symptoms– We have a way to ease suffering– We have a way to strengthen overall

l Homeopathy is here for YOU! Study and practice...l Consider writing a note about your successes to Deb

Dupnik for the NCH e-newsletter – your successes encourage others!

Thank You For Your Interest

l Homeopathy came to me at a time when I needed it– We have a way to make sense of symptoms– We have a way to ease suffering– We have a way to strengthen overall

l Homeopathy is here for YOU! Study and practice...l Consider writing a note about your successes to Deb

Dupnik for the NCH e-newsletter – your successes encourage others!